Assessing Body Fat Distribution Researchers have studied many different methods for measuring body fat distribution. Two of the simplest to perform are waist circumference measurement and waist-to-hip ratio calculation. In …
How Do Different Diets Measure Up? A study comparing weight loss among adults assigned to one of four reduced-calorie diets differing in percentages of protein, carbohydrate, and fat found that …
How Does Exercise Affect CVD Risk? Regular exercise directly and indirectly benefits your cardiovascular health and can help you avoid having a heart attack or stroke. The evidence comes from …
Complicated Yoga Poses • The Achilles tendon is an extension of the calf muscles, and inserts into the back of the heel. It fans out across the entire width of …
Rehabilitation Following a Minor Athletic Injured • Reduce the initial inflammation using the R-I-C-E principle (see text). • After 36-48 hours, apply heat if the swelling has disappeared completely. Immerse …
Is Any Diet Best for Weight Loss? Many popular weight loss plans promote specific food choices and macronutrient combinations. Research findings have been mixed, but two points are clear: total …
Effective Means of Keeping Physically Active Keep these guidelines in mind as you strive to reduce CVD risk factors: • Set goals. Not physiological goals (for example, to improve LDL …
Excess Body Fat and Wellness As rates of overweight and obesity increase, so do the problems associated with them. Obesity doubles mortality rates and can reduce life expectancy by 10-20 …
Good Body Posture Exercise Wellness Tip Some medications can raise your blood pressure, especially if you take them every day. This includes a variety of over-the-counter medications, such as acetaminophen. …
OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY DEFINED Some methods of assessing and clarifying body composition are based on body weight and others on body fat. Methods based on body weight are less accurate …
